At IAB we are excited to be of assistance to small business owners and the self employed since 1982. As we approach our 30th anniversary on August 9th, we created an online journal to allow the millions of small business owners, our members and those whom IAB has had the privilege to assist over the past three decades and ask that you leave a congratulatory message! I thank you in advance, and as America’s Premier Membership Association, we look forward to being of assistance to you in the future!
All the best,
Shane M. Madigan
President
IAB
As we begin our congratulations, we want to first and foremost especially thank Mr. James Wood, the founder of IAB, who began with a dream to create an association whereby American families and business owners could learn how to improve their lives in order to become independent and secure. Due to his leadership and vision, millions of Americans have been touched, moved and inspired by directly benefiting from the many programs IAB has developed over the years. These innovative and trend setting programs have improved the lives of those who work in the small business industry.
At this time, we also want to thank all of the leaders throughout the country that have shared this vision across America. It is a time to celebrate each of your accomplishments as you have helped to make IAB America’s Premier Membership Association and into the American institution that it is today!
We thank each of our vendors that have helped our members with legal, financial and accounting matters as well as the many facets of small business management.
We thank all those who have devoted their time to speak to the members and associates of IAB. The thousands of national speakers who have helped our members, from Zig Ziglar and Jackie Moore to Tony Casillas. We also thank each of the many organizations we work with, from the Horatio Alger Foundation, the US Chamber of Commerce, the National Center for Policy Analysis, Council for Affordable Health Insurance and all of the small business leadership groups across America. We also thank those who we work with in state and national government who continually recognize and congratulate our efforts.
Finally, we thank every member who has ever been with IAB, especially those who have been with us for more than 20 years! We thank all those who have worked for and have managed the association! Thank you for your loyalty and we look forward to many more years of helping our members succeed in business and in life.
My congratulations to Mr. James Wood for his accomplishment of 30 years in the industry. This is such an accomplishment, one not seen very often. After my 12 years and counting with IAB, I want everyone to know because of the 30 years of yesterdays, the future is even brighter for everyone involved.
I joined IAB over 12 years ago, adding thousands of memberships to the Association, and creating a residual income that is still my main source of revenue, it has been such a great experience, and I fully intend to spend the rest of my years building my business at IAB.
This is one of the most exciting industries to be in right now, the opportunities are endless in being able to accomplish your dreams and goals.
I want to personally thank James and everyone at IAB for making these last 12 years the greatest I have ever experienced, and the next years are going to be even bigger and better .
Dianne Lewallen
My heartfelt Congratulations to IAB on 30 years of being an outstanding and successful company– and especially to James Wood, our founder, who followed his dream and vision of bringing truly affordable healthcare and other benefits to everyone in America, their families and business employees — in spite of any “pre-existing” conditions! I am so proud to be with this pro-active and progressive company! Also congratulations to our management dream for their exemplary leadership! Salli Stronglight
Congratulations IAB! 30 years is a wonderful accomplishment. I want to thank everyone who has been associated with IAB over the years for providing families with a way to improve their lives. Not only through membership, but also as associates.
What a great accomplishment! My congratulations to one and all.
Congratulation IAB for your great service,dedication,morality and integrity .
We thanks IAB that provide great services and gave back to the Vietnamese community
with generous contribution to helping Vietnamese homeland .IAB also helping Vietnamese oversea to save money and make money.
Thanks and Congratulation for your 30 years service with integrity with care and love.
Andy & Darlene
5 star health llc.
PEP Professional Event Planners Inc.
13748 Fort St. Ste. 147
Southgate, MI 48195
313-388-5691
david@eventspep.com
July 23, 2012
Shane Madigan
President
IAB Independent Association of Businesses
Washington, DC
Dear Mr. Madigan
PEP wants to extend our sincerest congratulations on the Thirtieth Anniversary of IAB and it’s Founder James Wood.
IAB can be very proud of the growth they have achieved in these years. You have built your association through hard work and service to American families and business owners giving them opportunities to improve their lives in order to become independent and secure and have filled a critical need in supplying access to medical discount plans, access to supplemental insured benefits, discounts on travel services, financial, legal and tax assistance and other unique products.
Nationally businesses appreciate your generous sponsorship of programs that strive to advance the interests of America’s independent small business owners and the self-employed.
It has been a pleasure to be associated with you.
Best wishes in the coming years
David J. Michaels
President
30 years is impressive! I hope you continue to serve the small business community for many, many more years to come.
Congrats on the big anniversary and keep up the great work!
In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of IAB, I commend each of you for your dedication, sacrifice and hard work, especially to Mr. James Wood; without whom none of this would have been possible. You all deserve to be proud of your achievement. May your future efforts be equally successful and rewarding. Thank you for being an outstanding partner!
Best wishes for your continued success!
WAY TO GO!!! Well Done!
Congratulations on 30 great years IAB and James Wood! A BIG thank you to everyone in the IAB office that has giving me great support the past few years too! I am proud to be apart of the IAB family and look forward to many more years to come!
Here is to another 30 years! Keep up the great work, we small business owners need you….so does this country.
IAB is an outstanding company with an unparalleled team. It is a pleasure to be associated with a company where integrity is the central ingredient to their success.
Congratulations and thanks to IAB and Mr. Wood for working to help our nation’s small businesses and their owners. We’re pleased and proud to able to partner with you in this important effort as small businesses are the true engine that powers our country. We’re looking forward to being with you as we move forward!
Any organization that thrives for thirty years does so by learning and applying leadership. This is exactly what the IAB has done since its founding. Congratulations to the IAB for a job well done in serving small businesses across America. With the vision of Shane Madigan, the company will celebrate many more anniversaries while making a difference to entrepreneurs across the world. Thank you to everyone on the leadership team at IAB. Sincerely, Orrin Woodward
Congratulations IAB on your 30th Anniversary! I enjoy everyday reading the news you bring to your readers, I always find great articles and so many to pick from. Your commitment to us is outstanding and I am so honored that you have posted articles from my blog. I look forward to reading the paper with my coffee for many years to come!
Congratulations to IAB for turning 30!
Thank you Mr. James Wood for your vision to support small businesses across America!
I am very thankful for what IAB is beginning to do in my life financially!
I truly enjoy offering individuals, families and small businesses affordable health benefits! What an array of hope in today’s health care industry!
Thanks to Shane Madigan,Vina Ho, Patricia Brown and customer service for all the great support!
Beverly Blankenship
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO IAB!
It is so great that IAB is having its’ 30th Anniversary as America’s Premier Membership Association.
Thank you Mr. James Wood for founding the Association and all the staff as well as all the associates who make up the greatness of IAB.
I am proud to have been with IAB for about 8 years and proud that IAB provides security through savings and the opportunity for the Associates to make money.
CONGRATULATIONS TO IAB !
Khai Nguyen
Thanks to IAB, people are able to get benefits that was too expensive and they could just not afford. With IAB, their staff, the Associates and Mr Wood has helped members all over America have a better life. It is 30 years of helping people, WOW!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Jake Spindler (SUPERMAN) Va….
Congratulations to IAB on your 30th Anniversary. It is so Great to be a part of the Solution to America’s Healthcare Crisis… and a Special Congratulations to everyone
at the Corporate Office for a Great Job.
Congratulations to IAB on your 30 Anniversary and wish you all the best for the next 30 years!
Many Congratulations to IAB on the incredible landmark of 30 years! These programs are changing people’s lives. We acknowledge and recognize the tremendous effort it takes for such an accomplishment. We honor the founder, all the staff and associates at IAB. And well wishes for many years to come!!
Way to Go IAB. We will be on the top.
Thank you Mr. James Wood for your Vision and passion to help people across America reach their goals and changing their lives for the better!
Thanks to Mr. Shane Madigan, Vina Ho, Patricia Brown and Customer service group for all the great support!
It as been a pleasure to be associated with you.
Thanks again and Congratulations to IAB on your 30 Anniversary.
Best wishes,
May God ‘s Blessings to everyone.
Lien Nguyen-Houston-TX
Congratulations Mr James Wood on your accomplishments with IAB. 30 years, what can I say? I just only wish I would have known you 30 years ago. I’ve been with IAB for 10 years and have loved every year I’ve been with the company. You have taken me places, to where I could only dream about. I want to personally thank James and everyone at IAB for making my 10 years a success.
Alice Craven
CONGRATULATIONS on 30 years of wonderful service to the business community and your supporters. Wishing you more successful years ahead.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS IAB ; our great family on 30th years long !
I just want to say : I LOVE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!
Congrassssssssssssssssssssssssssss !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations on this 30 year Anniversary. I am proud to be associated with IAB and am looking forward to many years ahead with this wonderful opportunity that I have been given.
Theresa Godfrey
My deep congratulation to IAB on its 30th anniversary. I am proud to be an Associate of the IAB family.
Congratulations to the Board of Directors of IAB, especially to the founder of IAB, Mr. James Wood and his family members.
Health care industry always affects all American’s lives, and health care is currently one of big issues in the US president’s election. The U.S. is facing a health care crisis; and I am proud that through IAB I have been offering individuals and families affordable health benefits. Especially in this “slow” economic time, a lot of people would need IAB’s services.
A big thanks to the staff in the IAB Headquarters, especially the VP Marketing, Vina Ho who has been giving me and other associates a great support. Without the staff’s help, we could have not succeeded in our business and also improved our lives.
Best wishes to IAB for another 30 years to come.
God bless IAB, its Board of Directors, Founder, President, staff, members and associates.
Tina Nga Do
Congrats IAB for 30 years of excellence. I have had my plan since 2006 and it has been a lifesaver as a self-employed direct marketer.
Thank you to everyone who has signed our Anniversary Journal!
Below is a link for more letters of commendation, recognition, activities on the floor of the US House of Representatives and citations!
http://www.iabedu.com/30th/iab30thanniversary08132012.4.00.htm
We will continue to update this weekly!
All the best.
Shane M. Madigan
President
Independent Association of Businesses
Happy Anniversary!
Sincerely,
Judy
Congratulations IAB!! What a fabulous accomplishment. And thank you!
Seija Anderson
Dear All,
I want to congratulate IAB for 30 years of accomplishments. You have not only help many members to health care benefits, but concurrently provide associates opportunities to be self employed especially during this tough job market.
Thanks to the Board of Directors of IAB, especially to Mr. James Wood whose the founder of IAB. I’m so grateful for the many years with IAB since 2004 till now and would like to wish you many more years of success to come. I foresee that IAB will continue to shine bright in the future given the excellence of today. A toast to congratulate IAB 30th Anniversary!!
Dieuhoang Ho